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Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn’t put much stock in the Las Vegas Raiders’ recent attempt at humor.
The Raiders caused a stir on social media Thursday after video emerged of rookie safety Trey Taylor carrying a Kermit the Frog puppet. The Muppets character was sporting a Mahomes jersey and a wig reminiscent to the quarterback’s curly hair.
It’s a curious move by the Raiders to mock Mahomes — you know, given his resume and his dominance in the rivalry between the AFC West rivals. The two-time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion was asked if the video would provide additional motivation when the teams meet on the field.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s still early in the year. Stuff like that happens,” Mahomes said Friday. “It’ll get handled when it gets handled.”
Mahomes, 28, traditionally has handled the Raiders, posting a 10-2 record in 12 starts. He has completed 66.2 percent of his passes for 3,573 yards versus Las Vegas with 30 touchdowns and four interceptions.
The first chance Mahomes has to add to those totals is Oct. 27, when the Chiefs visit Las Vegas for a Week 8 clash. The division rivals will reconvene in Kansas City on Nov. 29.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce downplayed the incident on Friday.
“We addressed it as a team yesterday and we nipped it in the bud. It’s over with,” Pierce said.
–Field Level Media
